Leveraging Coaching in Plastic Surgery: An Upgrade From See One, Do One, Teach One

Coaching is a concept often associated with sports. The perceived benefits of coaching in the athletics realm have led to its increased appreciation in business and medicine. Coaching drives high performance by providing personalized guidance, strategic insights, and real-time feedback. Despite its established benefits in sports and business, it remains underused in medicine, particularly in plastic surgery. Drawing on evidence from other industries and specialties, this article explores the potential of coaching to enhance technical proficiency, accelerate skill acquisition, and improve patient outcomes in plastic surgery. By integrating core coaching principles, the processes used to develop and actualize a plastic surgeon's potential can move beyond traditional methods toward a structured, innovative approach that prepares surgeons to meet the demands of an evolving and increasingly complex healthcare landscape.